I met Susan in 1990, and knew that God had put her on my heart the moment we met. Through the years we had the closest relationship both before she came to know Jesus, as well as after. She was always the one who was good with the words, and could always express what IContinue reading “Loss of my best friend, and sister in Christ: Gifted to us from October 24, 1950-August 16, 2017”
Author Archives: Susan Irene Fox
On Faith, Compassion and Bigotry
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My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? Do not try to blend the genuine faith of our glorious Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, with your silly pretentiousness. Dear brothers, what’s the use of…
A Prayer for Black Lives
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and the System that Kills Them Family and Friends of Philando Castille©New York Times Once again an officer has been acquitted of murdering an unarmed black human being, Philando Castille, during a routine traffic stop. Mr. Castille, a beloved school cafeteria worker, informed the officer he had a registered…
Dear Lilka, (June 6, 2017)
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“’Even in our sleep pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until in our own despair against our will comes wisdom from the awful grace of God.’ What we need in the United States is not division, what we need in the United States is…
Sitting on the Sidelines
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? ©susanirenefox Last week, a United States Representative of Congress tweeted, and then doubled down on Sunday in several interviews about the supremacy of the white race, and that white folks need to have more babies in order to surpass the growing population of the non-white citizenry. This same…
I Have A Dream
Excellent thoughts here, and words from Dr. King as we struggle with hope, love and grace in the face of continued racism. Thank you Tom for sharing this article with us, full of wisdom and hope.
In the World, Not Of It
When listening to my Father’s call the world attempts to use disguise to lead me into my downfall when lies are truth and truth are lies. The Gospels lift me up to soar, and daily mind and heart restore. The words of Jesus free my thoughts and bring me back to God’s embraceContinue reading “In the World, Not Of It”
Into the Spirit’s Hands
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“Into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46) Peter, Stephen, Barnabas and Paul (Acts 4:8, 6:5, 11:22-24, 13:9) were all filled with the Holy Spirit, as were many of Jesus’ followers (Acts 2:1-4). These four in particular committed their spirit into the hands of the Father, submitted wholly…
Dear Lilka, 11-4-2016, Stepping Onto the Bridge
Dear Lilka, In your letter to me last week you asked four questions, the first of which was, “How can I hope to bridge the gap and promote meaningful conversation in regard to race?” While I don’t have THE answers, I will attempt to respond to this question and the remaining three in a wayContinue reading “Dear Lilka, 11-4-2016, Stepping Onto the Bridge”
Dear Lilka (10/21/2016)
Last week, someone commented on the introduction that preceded our letters, “I can’t understand where these turmoils (sic) come from.” How can I explain to my white brothers and sisters the importance educating ourselves about history, because remaining uneducated about it devalues the experience of those who went through it? How can I explain weContinue reading “Dear Lilka (10/21/2016)”
